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Apr102021 by AudioReputation TeamNo Comments

Wireless vs. Wired Surround Sound Speakers

Wireless vs. wired surround sound speakers – which option is better? Well, that depends. We know you might find our answer annoying, but that’s the truth! However, you won’t have to do everything on your own. We will help you by providing you with a complete list of pros and cons for both options. In the next few minutes, we will help you determine what you need from your surround sound speakers and choose accordingly. So, here is everything you have to know about the wireless vs. wired surround sound speakers battle! Wired Surround Sound Speakers Wired surround sound speakers have been in our lives for decades. You have them, your parents might own them, even your grandparents probably have a pair somewhere in their home. They did an excellent job at providing a great audio experience f

Apr92021 by AudioReputation TeamNo Comments

How to Connect 2.1 Speakers to an LED TV?

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Did you get yourself brand new 2.1 speakers? Or maybe you found an older model somewhere in your house, and you want to know how to connect it to your LED TV? You’ve come to the right place! Today, we’re teaching you how to connect your 2.1 speakers to an LED TV. Moreover, we will incorporate some useful tips on where to place your speakers/subwoofer for the best listening experience. So, without further ado, here’s the easiest way to connect 2.1 speakers to a LED TV! What is a 2.1 Speaker System? Do you know what these numbers in the speaker system names mean? If not, that’s completely fine! Many people do not really get the difference between various numbers in the name of a speaker system. So, let’s learn! Edifier USA M3600D 2.1 speaker system The first number represents the num

Apr92021 by AudioReputation TeamNo Comments

How Do I Connect TV to Soundbar If No HDMI ARC?

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HDMI cables have been around for quite some time now, and the truth is most people use them regardless of the type of device they are trying to connect. However, we must not forget that there are still some people who use some older devices that do not support HDMI connection. Sometimes, they don’t want to spend more money than they have to, sometimes they are simply emotionally attached to their equipment, but it also happens that you have all the devices that support HDMI, but you don't have the cable itself. Either way, you should know that there are other ways to make your devices work together and provide you a great listening/watching experience. This is why we have decided to write this article and help you discover several options and find the one that works best for you. Thi

Apr82021 by AudioReputation TeamNo Comments

Connect Soundbar to the TV with the Red & White Cable

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Do you know what the red and white cable is? Are you thinking of using it to connect your soundbar to the TV? You are in the right place! We will present you with the easiest possible way to connect your devices. So, without further ado, let’s find out how to connect your soundbar to the TV with the red and white cable! What is the Red and White Cable? The red and white cable is another name for the RCA cord. Many people also call it the phono connector. That’s because, back in the day, people used it for connecting phonographs to amplifiers. The RCA connector is a pretty old type of audio connector, and it can transmit analog signals. That’s why many consider it outdated. However, the red and white cable is not forgotten. You can use it for connecting any two devices that have the

Apr62021 by James LongmanNo Comments

How to Connect Wireless Speakers to a Receiver?

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Are you looking for the best way to connect your wireless speakers to your receiver? Well, you will be happy to know that we are offering you great and easy solutions to pair your devices and achieve the best possible listening experience! Let’s get to the article immediately! Connect Wireless Speakers to a Receiver via Bluetooth The first and easiest way to connect your wireless speakers to the receiver is via Bluetooth. Today, many wireless speakers use Bluetooth technology for a smooth and easy connection. In addition, numerous manufacturers produce AV receivers with built-in Bluetooth. Therefore, if you’re still looking for an AV receiver to buy, you can always opt for the one that already has this technology. Manufacturers offer many affordable solutions you can look into. Pair

Apr32021 by James LongmanNo Comments

Speaker Wire – The Beginner’s Guide

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Finding the right speaker wire for your speaker system seems easy. You just have to find the wire that’s thick enough to fit the speaker terminals, right? Well, not exactly. There’s a little bit more to speaker wire than you may think. But don’t worry - it’s not too complicated. We are here today to tell you everything you need to know about speaker wire. We will discuss the gauges, wire materials, important electrical characteristics, installation process, and tell you about some tricks and marketing gimmicks the manufacturers use to sell their wire. Let’s go! What is Speaker Wire? Speaker wire is a cable used to connect amplifiers to speakers. This cable sends amplified audio to the speakers. It has a core, which is usually made of copper and can be either stranded or solid and a

Mar282021 by AudioReputation TeamNo Comments

How to Connect Speaker Wire to TV?

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Despite the fact that the TV industry is being constantly improved in terms of both audio and picture quality, we have to notice once again that they are still giving a significant advantage to picture over audio quality. In fact, they give an advantage to all their technologies and all TV components over audio quality. TVs are getting thinner and thinner, they have more input and output ports, the resolution is becoming much better, but it seems that their speakers simply aren’t on par with the image. So, once again, we are forced to reach for stereo speakers, soundbars, or home theater speakers to enjoy all the finesse and nuances of audio (or audio/video) content that would otherwise remain unnoticed. This is the main reason why we have decided to write this article, and explain to y

Apr12021 by James LongmanNo Comments

Coaxial Speaker Cable – The Beginner’s Guide

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Coaxial cables are quite common these days, and you can find them in every home. They are used for the transmission of audio and video signals, for TV antennas, modems, cable boxes, and they can even be used as speaker cables. If you want to learn more about coax cables, you've come to the right place. In this article, we will give you an in-depth analysis of the physical and electrical characteristics of coaxial cables, talk about different types of coax cables, and list various use scenarios. We will also discuss the idea of using coaxial cables as speaker wire and analyze the pros and cons of coax speaker cables. What is Coaxial Cable? Coax cable is a type of electrical cable that can transmit RF signals from source devices to input/destination devices. The radiofrequency range ...

Mar202021 by AudioReputation TeamNo Comments

Can You Use HDMI and Optical Audio at the Same Time?

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Do you really need to choose between the HDMI and optical cables? Is there a way to use them both? If you keep asking yourself these questions, you've come to the right place! We have the answer to every question you may have when it comes to this topic. So, if you want to know whether you can use HDMI and optical audio at the same time, you should get to the next section of this article right now! So, Can You Use HDMI and Optical Audio at the Same Time? There is no simple answer to this question. That’s because it really depends on the type of devices you use and their features. A lot of TVs will not let you connect both HDMI and optical cables at the same time, even if they have both of these ports available. In case you do connect both cables, they will automatically switch to the one

Apr12021 by AudioReputation TeamNo Comments

How to Identify Positive and Negative Speaker Wires?

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It’s not easy to work with speaker wires and detect which one is meant for the negative and which one is for the positive terminal. Luckily, we are experts at identifying the polarity of the wires, and we are more than happy to share the knowledge with you! So, if you want to learn how to identify positive and negative speaker wires, keep reading this article. Main Ways to Identify Positive and Negative Speaker Wires Before you decide to invest in some kind of a tester, we advise you first to check out this section of our article. It contains ways to determine the polarity of your speaker wires without any additional equipment. Identify the Polarity of the Wires by Carefully Looking at Them In most cases, it won’t be hard to find out which speaker wires are positive and which are negat